Course Title: Enhance, manipulate and output photo images

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: VART6390C

Course Title: Enhance, manipulate and output photo images

School: 340T Art

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4373 - Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4472

Course Contact Email: visualart@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Robert Gale (Teacher) robert.gale@rmit.edu.au

Martin Raftel.lars (Teacher) reftel.larsmartin@rmit.edu.au

 

 

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will cover digital image processing, manipulation and print output. Tutorials and class exercises focus on practical industry skill sets including photo restoration, portrait retouching and file manipulation. The manipulation and output processes employed are used to enhance and resolve various image concepts. Students will work both independently and under supervision.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAPHI403 Enhance, manipulate and output photo images

Element:

1. Plan image output

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clarify and confirm concept for final images in consultation with relevant personnel 1.2 Identify and select work prints or files and check that they are consistent with concept or brief 1.3 Assess qualities and characteristics of work prints or files suitable for enhancement and manipulation 1.4 Confirm output strategies, and materials and equipment needed to produce required image

 

Element:

2. Prepare for analog or digital work

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Select darkroom or digital work environment to meet project requirements 2.2 Maintain clean and safe work environment during production of work 2.3 Set up relevant equipment safely and prepare materials for work

 

Element:

3. Enhance and manipulate images

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Select techniques for image enhancement and manipulation consistent with concept, testing processes and purpose of work to produce optimal quality images 3.2 Identify screen-based issues for consideration where appropriate 3.3 Apply selected techniques to images

 

Element:

4. Output images

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Select appropriate materials and equipment for output option 4.2 Produce output image by digital or analog means, and confirm that image meets project requirements with relevant personnel 4.3 Confirm that privacy, intellectual property and other relevant legal requirements are met

 

Element:

5. Complete post-shoot activities

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Restore work area to original condition, disposing of waste safely 5.2 Clean and care for equipment according to manufacturer instructions 5.3 Store equipment according to workplace procedures

 

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

 You will be able to:

  • produce a body of images that demonstrates command of enhancement and manipulation techniques
  • apply knowledge of processes and options for the enhancement of photo images.
     


Details of Learning Activities

In class activities include, but are not limited to:

  • lectures
  • group discussion
  • peer teaching
  • work shopping
  • online research
  • teacher directed group activities/projects
  • independent project based work
  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures
  • practical demonstrations in lab


Teaching Schedule

 

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources

 

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Class content

Assessment

1

Introduction to course, content, assessment & facilities.

The Basic Building Blocks of Digital Systems

• The basics about pixels. How digital capture works.  (Power Point presentation)
• The structure of Photoshop & setting up preferences 
• The importance of using keyboard short cuts 
• What is a ‘Colorspace’ SRGB, Adobe1998, CMYK?


Demonstration: Introduction to Photoshop fundamental tools and menus, working in Layers.

Image layers

Text Layers

 

INTRODUCTION TO NON DISTRUCTIVE DIGITAL EDITING

·       Adjustment layers

·       Smart Object Layers

·       Smart Filter

·       Why masking not cutting out elements.



Assignment 1 Briefing: 
Task: Replication of a supplied digital image. ‘Flag Flag’ 
Purpose: Application of Photoshop fundamental tools and menus to enable precise accuracy and accuracy

 

LAB CLASS
Practical Session: Students to work on the Class exercise, ‘Replicating a digital image’ assignment. ‘Flag Flag’

 

 

2

TUTORIAL Briefing: 

Digital Image Workflow 

• What is ‘Workflow’?
• Image capture RAW or JEG?
• Processing in RAW file converters?
• The importance of Non – destructive editing
• White balancing
• Apply lens profiles
• Demonstration: Working in Adobe Camera RAW to obtain high-end result efficiently 
• Demonstration: Tips and strategies to speed up and gaining control Photoshop editing.

 

Class exercise 1: ‘Workflow’ 
Task: Process multiple files in Adobe Camera RAW 
Purpose: Experience the flexibility, quality, efficiency and wide scope of RAW file processing.

Tips & techniques to assist accurate completion of ‘Flag Flag’


LAB CLASS – Image processing Workflow
Practical Session: Students to work in Adobe Camera RAW with supplied files. Processing - Non-Destructively

Students to also continue working on their, ‘Flag Flag’ replicating a digital image’ exercise.

 

 

 

3

Further instruction on Assignment 1 and in class time to work on the assignment under supervision

 

Digital Image Workflow - Recap
• The importance of Non – destructive editing
• White balancing
• Apply lens profiles

. Chromatic Adoration


• Demonstration: Working in Adobe Camera RAW to obtain high-end result efficiently

 
• Demonstration: Tips and strategies to speed up and gaining control Photoshop editing.

 

Briefing on Assignment 2: Family image to be digitally restoration.

 

Restoration of damaged image retouching
• Analysis of restoration range of issues
• Workflow considerations
• Application of a variety of retouching tools 
• Problem solving/retouching strategies as the job progress 
• Feedback session with all students in the tute groups on common errors and in the replication of the ‘Flag Flag’ exercise.


Task: In Photoshop restore the supplied, damaged image to an acceptable professional level. You will be required to closely match your final image to a professionally retouched version of this image.
Purpose: Develop proficiency with selected techniques for image manipulation & enhancement.

 

 

LAB CLASS – Restoration of damaged image retouching 


Practical Session: 
• Students to work with Photoshop to restore the supplied old, damaged image to an acceptable professional level using the demonstrated techniques.
• Students to work in Adobe Camera RAW with supplied files. Processing
 

 

 

4

Recap TUTORIAL: – Restoration of damaged image retouching.
• Recap of retouching strategies used in the family image
• Recap of tool applications key points
• Achieve a consistent colour/tone across the image
• Apply the boarder
• ‘History Brush’ tool application 
Class exercise: – Briefing
The ‘History Brush’ is a unique tool in PS that can be used in the elimination of dust and scratch’s on an image. 
Task: Removal of large amounts of dust and scratches 
Purpose: Training in fast repair of particular types of damaged files.


LAB CLASS – Restoration of damaged image retouching 
Practical Session: 
• Assignment Students to work with Photoshop to restore the supplied, damaged file of a family portrait to an acceptable professional level using the demonstrated techniques.
• Class Exercise: Students to work in Photoshop with the ‘History Brush’ to restore the supplied, damaged file of a women’s portrait 
 


Assignment 1:
DUE
‘Flag Flag' 
(at the start your class)

 

5

TUTORIAL: Portrait Retouching Techniques 1

‘Portrait Retouching a couple’ (Supplied File)

• analysis of key retouching issues in relation to final output 
• softening wrinkles
• teeth & eyes corrections
• skin blemishes corrections
• soft focus techniques
• skin colour correction

Class Exercises Briefing: ‘Portrait Retouching ‘a couple’ (Supplied File)

Task: Apply the demonstrated retouching techniques to the portrait of a couple. 
Purpose: Students through practice to acquire selected image enhancement techniques & tools required in portrait retouching.


LAB CLASS – Portrait Retouching 
Practical Session: 
• Class exercise in Photoshop to enhance and manipulate a supplied ‘portrait of a couple’ file.

 

 

Assignment 2:
DUE
Restoration

Retouching

6

TUTORIAL: Workplace equipment, materials , maintenance & safety + Portrait Retouching Techniques 2

Workplace equipment, materials, maintenance & safety issues 
A. Selection of workplace environments.
B. Selection and set up of relevant equipment.
C. Safe set up for equipment relating to screen based issues.
D. Selection of output devices and strategies.
E. Restoring work environment and resources.

 

Briefing on Assignment 3 and 4

Assignment 3: Online Quiz (OHS, intellectual property, general digital operator knowledge)
Task: Research answers to a series of questions relating to Workplace equipment, materials, maintenance & safety issues. 

Purpose: Developing understanding of effective, safe, workplace procedures intellectual property issues and consolidating general digital operator knowledge


Demonstration - Portrait Retouching of a ‘heavily lined face’


Assignment 4: Portrait Retouching of a ‘heavily lined face’

Task: Apply the demonstrated retouching techniques to the portrait of a couple. 
Purpose: Students through practice to acquire selected image enhancement techniques & tools required in portrait retouching.

 

LAB CLASS – Portrait Retouching 
Practical Session: 
• Students to continue work with Photoshop to enhance and manipulate a supplied ‘portrait of a couple’ file.
• Begin work on Portrait Retouching of a ‘heavily lined face’

 

 

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7

TUTORIAL: Retouching
• Recapping of Portrait Retouching of a ‘heavily lined face’ demonstration.
• Demonstration of retouching techniques applied inline with specific required outcome

Briefing on Assignment 5


Assignment: ‘Self Portrait’ 
Task: Make a head and shoulders image to be retouched as an idealized (beautiful) version of yourself & an alternative (unattractive) version of yourself.
Purpose: To apply a variety of techniques to first enhance and then manipulate a single image.3

 

LAB CLASS
– Students to work on their class exercise and assignment under supervision 
 

 

 

 

8

TUTORIAL: Retouching

Demonstration 
Portrait Retouching in line with specific image outcome of various images

 

Preparing for Print
• Preparation of test prints to send to a lab.
• Types of services available and labs to use.
• Demonstration. How to send your test strip to a lab via FTP. 
• Do I have to send .tif files or will .jpg do

 

LAB CLASS

– Class portrait retouching exercises

Students to work on their assignment images under supervision
– Class exercise Photoshop Quiz


 

Assignment 3: DUE 

Online quiz 


Assignment 4: DUE 
Portrait Skin Retouching

 

 
 

EASTER 30th March – 6th April

  

9

LAB CLASS

Demonstration of Test Strip Preparation

Students to creating test strips of final prints for ‘self portrait’ sent lab via FTP for colour testing

Lab time for students to work on their assignment images under supervision.

Class exercise
‘Test Prints returned from lab for assessment’.

 


 

10

LAB CLASS

Class exercise
‘Test Prints returned from lab for assessment & correction.’

Lab time for students to work on modifications to their ‘Self Portrait Assignment’ under supervision.

 

 

EASTER 30th March – 6th April

 

11

Demonstration: Alternative Digital Post Production Effects
Practical Session: Lab time for students to work with supplied images to practice demonstrated special effects techniques.

 

Assignment – ‘Special Effects’
Task: Research and identify Special Effect(s) manipulation that when combined with an image enhances a concept. 
Purpose: Student lead exploration and application of image manipulation techniques in line with a concept.

One on one Assessment & Feedback session: Review of submitted prints for 
‘Self Portrait retouching’

 Assignment 5: DUE
‘Self Portrait retouching’
(at the start of class)

12

LAB CLASS
Students to work on their ‘Special Effects, Images under supervision

Class exercise
‘Test strips for ‘self portrait’ sent to print lab



 

13

 LAB CLASS
Students to work on their ‘Special Effects, Images under supervision

Class exercise
‘Test strips for ‘self portrait’ sent to print lab

 

14

LAB CLASS
Test Prints returned from lab for assessment under colour corrected light.

Lab time for students to work on modifications to their ‘Special Effects Assignment’ under supervision.

Class exercise
Test Prints of Special Effects Assignment returned from lab for assessment & correction

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15

LAB CLASS
Discussion and feedback of submissions

 

One on one Assessment & Feedback session: Review of submitted files for Special effect.
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Assignment 6: DUE
‘Special Effect’
(at the start of class)
 

16

LAB CLASS
Further review, and feedback as required with individual students

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None


References

Please see Canvas for updated list


Other Resources

Lynda.com (this is a very comprehensive online training course available to all RMIT Photography & Photoimaing students through the library


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a series of practical tasks including the application of new photographic techniques.


Assessment Tasks

 

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a series of practical tasks including the application of new photographic techniques.

Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard. 

 

You will receive feedback on all assessment and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course. 
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.

 

UNGRADED
Assessment 1: ’Replicate a digital file’
Task: Accurately duplicate the supplied  digital image file "Flag Flag"

Purpose: To develop expertise in the efficient control of the tools menus and palettes of Photoshop  

Due: Week 4 

 

Assessment 2: The Family image retouching restoration
Task: Restore the supplied, damaged image to an acceptable professional level. You will be required to closely match your final image to a professionally retouched version of this image.
Purpose: Develop proficiency with selected techniques for image manipulation & enhancement. 

Due: Week 5 

 

Assessment 3: Online Quiz.
Task: Research answers to a series of questions relating to Workplace equipment, materials, maintenance & safety issues.
Purpose: Developing understanding of effective, safe, workplace procedures. 

Due: Week 8 

 

Assessment 4: Portrait Retouching of a ‘heavily lined face’
Task: Apply the demonstrated retouching techniques to the portrait of a couple.
Purpose: Students through practice to acquire selected image enhancement techniques & tools required in portrait retouching.

Due: Week 8 

 

GRADED
Assessment 5: Self Portrait retouching and printing

Task: Make a self portrait and using the Photoshop post production skills to make two versions (the Enhanced beautified you and the Manipulated Unattractive version of you) Then print the 2 version at a professional photographic lab

Purpose: Developed retouching and colour output to print skill sets. 

Due: Week 12 

Assessment 6: Special Effect processing to your portrait and print output

Task: Make a portrait and with appropriate selected digital techniques produce a special effect enhances the image concept.

Purpose: Further development of post production skills 

Due: Week 15 

For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.

 

Grades used in this unit are as follows:


CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competent Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=x3ddsmsrwa1hz

 

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Assessment Feedback: 

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1

 

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

 

Adjustments to Assessment

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kehn9bz22r41

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

 

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained. Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=az8fl470ucg41

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